Egyptian Artca. 3200 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Carved handle of a ceremonial knife with part of the knife preserved |
| Medium | Ivory, flint |
| Dimensions | L: 12.2 cm (4 13/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 3200 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Howard Carter, 1926 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Predynastic, Late Naqada III |
| Date Range | 3200 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 547388